Aji Picante de Eusebio - 15 pcs seeds

Aji Picante de Eusebio is a traditional hot pepper, Capsicum frutescens, grown for many years on the island of Tenerife. The plants reach about 1 m in height and produce small, distinctive teardrop-shaped fruits about 3 cm long. The peppers have a pleasant fruity aroma and medium heat of approximately 10 000 SHU.

Aji Picante de Eusebio is a variety with an interesting history linked to the Canary Islands. It has been grown for many years on Tenerife, and the beginning of its selection is attributed to an unknown grower named Eusebio.

Its main advantage is the combination of compact teardrop-shaped fruits, fruity aroma and medium heat. At approximately 10 000 SHU, the pepper is spicy enough to give food character without reaching the extreme levels of Habanero and superhot varieties.

Variety characteristics

• Bulgarian name: Aji Picante de Eusebio
• Original name: Aji Picante de Eusebio
• Botanical species: Capsicum frutescens
• Origin: Tenerife, Canary Islands
• Heat: 10 000 SHU
• Plant height: approximately 1 m
• Fruit length: approximately 3 cm
• Shape: Teardrop-shaped
• Aroma: Fruity
• Heat according to the manufacturer: Medium
• Cultivation: Greenhouse or outdoors
• Suitable for: Sauces, salsa, marinades and fresh use.

🔥 Heat

10 000 SHU

This is a convenient heat level for culinary use — distinctive enough, yet allowing the fruity aroma to be noticed rather than the flavour being dominated solely by spiciness.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January–April
Location: indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Greenhouse planting: recommended for higher yield
Outdoor planting: around the end of May
Height: approximately 1 m
Support: taller plants can be tied up
Pruning: possible for a more compact form.

In autumn, the plants can be moved into pots and brought to a bright window, where they can continue fruiting under suitable conditions.

🍴 Culinary use

The fruity aroma and relatively moderate 10 000 SHU make the variety suitable for hot sauces, salsa, marinades and various spicy dishes.